title: Myiasis of the foot and leg caused by Chrysomya bezziana.
abstract: Myiasis is the infestation of the skin and mucous membranes by fly larvae. Myiasis of the lower extremity caused by Chrysomya bezziana is rarely fatal, but it can be associated with considerable morbidity. Proper wound exploration and en masse removal of all the larvae using thorough wound debridement can eradicate the infestation and promote wound healing. In the present report, the management of 4 separate cases of lower extremity infestation with fly larvae is described.
authors.affiliation: Resident, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, New Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
authors.forename: Kwok Hang
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.affiliation: Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China. Electronic address: luith@ha.org.hk.
authors.forename: Tun Hing
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009198:Myiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: 4; ankle; fly larvae; maggots; parasitic infestation; skin; surgery